Super sangrias around San Diego

The fruity mixed concoction, is traditionally made with red wine, chopped fruits, brandy or spirits, and simple syrup. Popular in Europe for hundreds of years, sangria grabs its name from the Spanish word sangre (which means blood), and was first introduced to the United States in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair.

The crimson delight also has a pale version, sangria blanca, commonly made with white wine and peaches.

This holiday season, grab friends and an Uber, and create a sangria tour around San Diego with these hot picks.

Café 21

Welcome to the liquid land of sangrias, with a whopping six seasonal variations, including Persimmon, Apple Cider, Blueberry Guava, Mojito, Grilled Pineapple and Traditional. Don’t miss this unbelievable deal of .21 cent sangria all day during Dec. 20 (National Sangria Day) and 21.

Barleymash

Take an after work break between 3-6 p.m. with half-priced glasses of their Red Sangria made with red wine, apple, peach, citrus fruits and cinnamon. Try with half-priced appetizers, such as Tuna Poke, Citrus Vodka Ceviche, or Duck Empanadas for the happiest happy hour all month.

Cusp

An inventive twist on the classic, the San Diego Sangria is crafted with Henebery spiced rye, honey, lemon, cabernet, orange bitters and egg white. More a sipping cocktail than a jumbo wine glass drink, the homage is a perfect pair to a La Jolla sunset.

Whisknladle

A seasonal delight created by bar manager Eddie Avila, the Apple Cinnamon Sangria has the holidays written all over it. Made with apple brandy, red wine, fresh lime juice, dry curaçao and apple cinnamon puree, it’s the cool San Diego version of mulled wine.

Tavern at the Beach

Using the latest and greatest from Grand Marnier, the P.B. hotspot presents the I Don’t Practice Sangria cocktail. Made with red wine, vanilla syrup, Raspberry-Peach Grand Marnier (made with red peaches from the south of France and European raspberries) and fresh fruit, it’s a sophisticated flavor bomb worth trying.

Del Sur Mexican Cantina

Celebrate National Sangria Day with $5 sangria glasses and $25 pitchers all night. Their traditional version is crafted with red wine, seasonal fruits, spices and spirits. For the perfect food pairing, the restaurant recommends the queso fundido to enjoy with the sangria.